Manual Lathe Operator

AWC Indeed; Wellington; Presencial; NZD 53.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive hourly wage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Training and career advancement

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Team-oriented work environment

Descripción de la vacante

AWC Indeed is seeking a Manual Lathe Operator in Wellington to run manual lathes strictly without CNC programming. The role requires experience reading blueprints, performing precise measurements, and setting up tools by hand to deliver high-quality parts.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on lathe work, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a production environment. This onsite position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits.

Formación

• 1–3 years hands-on experience operating manual lathes.
• Strong ability to manually control speeds, feeds and tool positioning.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and performing precision measurements.
• Experience with grinders and other manual shop equipment preferred.
• Forklifts and overhead cranes experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills for time-tracking only, no programming.

Responsabilidades

• Operate manual machine tools including engine lathes.
• Set up machines and perform manual adjustments (speeds, feeds, tooling).
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Select tooling and machining methods without automated programming.
• Measure and inspect finished parts with micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Monitor machine performance and make real-time manual adjustments.

Conocimientos

Manual lathe operation

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Manual tooling setup

Independent work

Herramientas

Grinders

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Calipers & micrometers

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Manual Lathe Operator (Manual Machining Only)

Location: Wellington, Colorado

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite

Industry: Oil & Gas / Manufacturing

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Manual Lathe Operator with hands on experience using traditional manual horizontal and/or vertical lathes. This role is strictly manual machining and does not involve CNC programming or CNC operation. The ideal candidate has strong experience running manual lathes making precise adjustments by hand, and working from blueprints to produce high quality parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manual machine tools including engine lathes.
• Set up machines and perform all adjustments manually including speeds, feeds, and tooling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
• Select tooling, materials, and machining methods without automated programming.
• Measure and inspect finished parts using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.
• Monitor machine performance and make real time manual adjustments to ensure quality.
• Maintain and calibrate manual equipment.
• Perform routine machine maintenance.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean workspace.
• Support team members and assist with shop tasks as needed

Important: This is a manual machining role only. Candidates whose experience is primarily or exclusively CNC will not be considered.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of hands on experience operating manual lathes.
• Strong ability to manually control speeds, feeds, and tool positioning.
• Proficient in blueprint reading and precision measurement.
• Experience with grinders and other manual shop equipment preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes is a plus.
• Basic computer skills for time tracking or data entry only, not machine programming.
• Strong attention to detail and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently in a production environment.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Team-oriented work environment

Core Values

• Safety
• People
• Integrity
• Quality
• Dedication

AWC Indeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.